What is Pupil Premium?
The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. It was allocated to children from low-income families who were known to be eligible for free school meals in both mainstream and non-mainstream settings, and children who had been looked after continuously for more than six months.
Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit. However, they are responsible for strategy use that makes use of this additional funding in order to support all pupils, specifically directing efforts at low-income families and the other target groups.
Research shows that those pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds often do not do as well as their more advantaged peers during their schooling, and the pupil premium funds are aimed at helping to bridge the gap. In all schools, money is allocated to initiatives to best ensure pupils reach their potential, both academically and socially.
Our Pupil Premium Strategy
Please find current Pupil Premium Strategy by clicking the button below.
This strategy document also includes detailed analysis and evaluation of our previous work to support those pupils and families who face learning or life challenges.
Pupil Premium Strategy 2024-2027 If your child may be entitled to free school meals due to family circumstances, please make sure you apply even if you do not wish for your child to eat school dinners. Your child could be entitled to pupil premium which could benefit them in other ways at school.